Neighbors reject rezoning for gas station in Floresville
Floresville residents oppose a rezoning request at 1901 Third St from residential to business to allow a gas station next to Pecan Park. Neighbors cite safety concerns from trucks and traffic and worry about character changes near El Camino Real de Los Tejas trail. The council tabled the decision to January for further review and public input.
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Wilson County News
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Polls and the Compass of Public Opinion
The quote compares polls to a compass, warning that while wind direction guides, reliance on polls alone cannot guarantee a desired political destination. It emphasizes cautious use of polling as one tool among many.
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Donald Scee
Marissa Ximenez
David Axelrod
Floresville gas explosion report blames under ground pipe marking
The Texas Railroad Commission’s November report details the Floresville gas blast of July 16 caused by a punctured CenterPoint Energy gas line during telecom excavation. It traces a leak, home destruction at 1605 H Street, and rapid containment with no fatalities or injuries.
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Wilson County
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National Response Center
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CenterPoint Energy
Floresville suffers gas leak near historic blast site
A subcontractor struck a natural gas line at Fourth and A streets in Floresville around 4 p.m. causing strong gas odors. The line was repaired by 9 p.m. The incident follows a July 16 explosion near H Street and prompts Floresville officials to consider waivers for damages and utility fees at the January meeting.
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Ashley Trejo
CenterPoint Energy
H Street
Gloria Morales Cantu
Investigation cites two alleged violations in utility incident
Achange's inquiry found the line locator did not mark the underground pipeline accurately and the operator failed to notify the National Response Center within one hour of discovery. Floresville officials say the report is under legal review to determine next steps.
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